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enHearing over gay marriage laws underwayhttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-09-08/hearing-over-gay-marriage-laws-underway
<p>SAN FRANCISCO — A federal court hearing over gay marriage bans in Idaho, Nevada and Hawaii began Monday with a lawyer defending the state of Idaho's ban facing tough questions from a judge on the panel.</p>
<p>Attorney Monte Neil Stewart told the three-judge panel of the 9th U.S.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-09-08/hearing-over-gay-marriage-laws-underway" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-09-08/hearing-over-gay-marriage-laws-underway#commentsFiled onlineNational NewsPAUL ELIASattorneyBusinessBusinessCaliforniaCalifornia Proposition 8ChicagoDefense of Marriage ActEmployment ChangeEmployment RelationHawaiiHospitalityHospitalityIdahoIndianajudgeLawLawlawyerlegal directorLGBT rights in CaliforniaLGBT rights in the United StatesLouisianaMarsha BerzonMonte Neil StewartNevadaPerson CareerPerson PartyPoliticsPoliticsPolitics of the United StatesQuotationSame-sex marriageSame-sex marriage in CaliforniaSame-sex marriage in the United StatesSame-sex unions in the United StatesSAN FRANCISCOShannon MinterSocial IssuesSocial IssuesStephen ReinhardtU.S. Supreme CourtUN CourtUnited StatesUtahWisconsinMon, 08 Sep 2014 20:55:36 +0000PAUL ELIAS188834 at http://lubbockonline.comHawaii, Idaho, Nevada gay marriage laws in court http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-09-08/hawaii-idaho-nevada-gay-marriage-laws-court
<p>SAN FRANCISCO — For the first time since it declared California's gay marriage ban unconstitutional, the federal appeals court in San Francisco is readying to hear arguments over same-sex weddings in a political and legal climate that's vastly different than when it overturned Proposition 8 in 2012.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-09-08/hawaii-idaho-nevada-gay-marriage-laws-court" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2014-09-08/hawaii-idaho-nevada-gay-marriage-laws-court#commentsFiled onlineBusinessBusinessCaliforniaCalifornia Proposition 8ChicagoCourt of AppealsDefense of Marriage ActEmployment ChangeEmployment RelationHawaiiHospitalityHospitalityIdahoIndianaJesus ChristjudgeLawLawlegal directorLGBT rights in CaliforniaLGBT rights in the United StatesLouisianaMarsha S. BerzonMissouriMormon churchNevadaPerson CareerPerson PartyPoliticsPoliticsPolitics of the United StatesQuotationReligionReligionSame-sex marriageSame-sex marriage in CaliforniaSame-sex marriage in the United StatesSAN FRANCISCOShannon MinterSocial IssuesSocial IssuesSouthern Baptist ConventionStephen ReinhardtStephen ReinhardtTara NewberryU.S. Supreme CourtUN CourtUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States courts of appealsUtahWisconsinMon, 08 Sep 2014 13:34:28 +0000Staff188800 at http://lubbockonline.comGays wed in Utah after judge overturns banhttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-12-20/gay-wed-utah-after-judge-overturns-ban
<p>SALT LAKE CITY — A federal judge struck down Utah's same-sex marriage ban Friday in a decision that marks a drastic shift toward gay marriage in a conservative state where the Mormon church has long been against it.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-12-20/gay-wed-utah-after-judge-overturns-ban" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-12-20/gay-wed-utah-after-judge-overturns-ban#commentsFiled onlineBRADY MCCOMBSAssociated Pressattorney generalBarack ObamaBusinessBusinessCalifornia Proposition 8clerkCongresscounselDiscrimination in the United StatesDistrict AttorneyDistrict JudgeEmployment RelationengineerGary HerbertGovernorHospitalityHospitalityJ. Thomas GreeneJesus ChristjudgeLawLawLGBT rightsLGBT rights in CaliforniaMayorMormon churchNational GuardOrrin HatchPatsy CarterPerson AttributesPerson CareerPerson EducationPerson LocationPerson PartyPoliticsPoliticspresidentPrivateQuotationReligionReligionRepublican PartyRobert J. ShelbyRyan BruckmanSALT LAKE CITYSame-sex marriageSame-sex marriage in the United StatesSocial IssuesSocial Issuesspokesmanspokesman for the attorney general's officeStormTechnologyTechnologyU.S. Supreme CourtUN CourtUnited StatesUnited StatesUniversity of VirginiaUniversity of VirginiaUtahUtahVirginiaSat, 21 Dec 2013 05:43:51 +0000BRADY MCCOMBS158892 at http://lubbockonline.comOur View: We recommend voting for most of Texas's nine propositions todayhttp://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2013-11-05/our-view
<p>Here are our recommendations for the nine proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution on the ballot today.</p>
<p>Proposition 1: For</p>
<p>Provides for a full or partial exemption on property taxes to the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services who was killed in action.</p>
<p>Proposition 2: For</p>
<p>Eliminates a defunct requirement for a State Medical Education board that’s no longer in operation.</p>
<p>Proposition 3: Against</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2013-11-05/our-view" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2013-11-05/our-view#commentsEditorialsA-J Editorial BoardCalifornia Proposition 8California state electionsCharles PerryContact DetailsDiscrimination in the United StatesHuman rights in the United StatesLawLawLubbock Avalanche-JournalPolitics of the United StatesSame-sex marriage in the United StatesTechnologyTechnologyTexasTexas constitutional amendment electionUnited StatesTue, 05 Nov 2013 06:14:45 +0000A-J Editorial Board154293 at http://lubbockonline.comOur View: Voters should pass water plan; and our position on all nine propositionshttp://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2013-10-20/our-view-water-plan-funding-amendment-will-be-important-texas-future
<p>Texas voters will consider nine proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution on Nov. 5. Early voting begins Monday.</p>
<p>Our recommendations follow, beginning with the most important one, then others follow numerically:</p>
<p>■<strong> Proposition 6: For</strong></p>
<p>This allows the Texas Legislature to withdraw $2 billion from the state’s</p>
<p>Economic Stabilization Fund, more commonly called the Rainy Day Fund, to begin funding water projects on the state water plan that would include issuing bonds and making loans for water projects.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2013-10-20/our-view-water-plan-funding-amendment-will-be-important-texas-future" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/editorials/2013-10-20/our-view-water-plan-funding-amendment-will-be-important-texas-future#commentsFiled onlineEditorialsA-J Editorial BoardCalifornia Proposition 8California state electionsCandidate PositionCharles PerryContact DetailsDiscrimination in the United StatesEconomic Stabilization FundGeography of TexasLawLawLubbock Avalanche-JournalLubbock, TexasNatural DisasterPerson CareerPolitics of the United StatesRainy Day FundSame-sex marriage in the United StatesTechnologyTechnologyTexasTexas constitutional amendment electionUnited StatesUSDWest TexasSun, 20 Oct 2013 06:00:13 +0000A-J Editorial Board152541 at http://lubbockonline.comCourt wins expected to bolster gay pride events; offices remain open to issue licenseshttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-30/court-wins-expected-bolster-gay-pride-events
<p>SAN FRANCISCO — Same-sex marriage supporters gathering for gay pride parades in several major U.S. cities got more good news Sunday when Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy denied a last-ditch request from the sponsors of California's now-overturned gay marriage ban to halt the issuance of same-sex marriage licenses in the nation's most populous state.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-30/court-wins-expected-bolster-gay-pride-events" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-30/court-wins-expected-bolster-gay-pride-events#commentsFiled onlineLISA LEFFAnthony Kennedyattorneyattorney generalBusinessBusinessCaliforniaCalifornia Proposition 8clerkDefense of Marriage ActDiscrimination in the United StatesforwardGay prideGovernorHospitalityHospitalityJeff ZarrilloKamala HarrisLawLawLGBT cultureLGBT rights in CaliforniaLGBT rights in the United StatesMajorMarshalNewlyweds Kris PerryPaul KatamiPerson AttributesPerson CareerPerson RelationPoliticsPoliticsPolitics of the United StatesPride paradeQuotationSame-sex marriageSame-sex marriage in the United StatesSAN FRANCISCOSandy StierSupreme CourtUN CourtUnited StatesSun, 30 Jun 2013 20:39:18 +0000LISA LEFF139988 at http://lubbockonline.comJustice Kennedy denies motion to halt gay marriages in Californiahttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-30/justice-kennedy-denies-motion-halt-gay-marriages-california
<p>WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has denied a request from Proposition 8 supporters in California to halt the issuance of same-sex marriage licenses in the nation's most populous state.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-30/justice-kennedy-denies-motion-halt-gay-marriages-california" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-30/justice-kennedy-denies-motion-halt-gay-marriages-california#commentsFiled onlineAssociated PressAnthony KennedyBusinessBusinessCaliforniaCalifornia Proposition 8Discrimination in the United StatesforwardFrancisco CityHospitalityHospitalityLawLawLGBT rights in CaliforniaLGBT rights in the United StatesPoliticsPoliticsPolitics of the United StatesSame-sex marriageSame-sex marriage in CaliforniaSame-sex marriage in the United StatesSAN FRANCISCOSan Francisco City HallSupreme CourtUN CourtUnited StatesWASHINGTONSun, 30 Jun 2013 18:13:01 +0000Associated Press139979 at http://lubbockonline.comGay marriage opponents ask court to intervene, stop weddings being performedhttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-29/gay-marriage-opponents-ask-court-intervene
<p>SAN FRANCISCO — Less than 24 hours after California started issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, lawyers for the sponsors of the state's gay marriage ban filed an emergency motion Saturday asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the weddings being performed in San Francisco.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-29/gay-marriage-opponents-ask-court-intervene" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-29/gay-marriage-opponents-ask-court-intervene#commentsFiled onlineLISA LEFFAnthony KennedyArizonaattorney generalAustin NimocksBusinessBusinessCaliforniaCaliforniaCalifornia lawCalifornia Proposition 8counselCourt of AppealsDefense of Marriage ActDiscrimination in the United StatesGovernorHospitalityHospitalityIn re Marriage CasesLawLawLGBT rights in CaliforniaLGBT rights in the United StatesMichael PotoczniakPerson AttributesPerson CareerPoliticsPoliticsPolitics of the United StatesprofessorQuotationSame-sex marriageSame-sex marriage in CaliforniaSame-sex marriage in the United StatesSAN FRANCISCOScott KehoeU.S. Supreme CourtUN CourtUniversity of CaliforniaUniversity of California, DavisVikram AmarSat, 29 Jun 2013 22:41:22 +0000LISA LEFF139875 at http://lubbockonline.comPlaintiffs in California gay marriage case wedhttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-28/plaintiffs-calif-gay-marriage-case-wed-sf
<p>SAN FRANCISCO — The lead plaintiffs in the U.S. Supreme Court case that overturned California's same-sex marriage ban tied the knot at San Francisco City Hall on Friday, about an hour after a federal appeals court freed same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses for the first time in 4 1/2 years.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-28/plaintiffs-calif-gay-marriage-case-wed-sf" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-28/plaintiffs-calif-gay-marriage-case-wed-sf#commentsFiled onlineLISA LEFFAndy PugnoAngeles CityAssociated Pressattorney generalBusinessBusinessCaliforniaCalifornia Proposition 8Court of AppealsDiscrimination in the United StatesFrancisco CityGeneral CounselGovernorHospitalityHospitalityJeff KatamiJerry BrownKamala HarrisKris PerryLawLawLGBT rights in CaliforniaLGBT rights in the United StatesLOS ANGELESLos Angeles City HallPaul ZarrilloPerry v. BrownPerson AttributesPerson CareerPoliticsPoliticsPolitics of the United StatesQuotationSame-sex marriageSame-sex marriage in CaliforniaSame-sex marriage in the United StatesSAN FRANCISCOSan Francisco City HallSandy StierU.S. Supreme CourtUnited StatesSat, 29 Jun 2013 00:59:46 +0000LISA LEFF139774 at http://lubbockonline.comSupreme Court decisions on gay marriage looming ... what are the options?http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-23/supreme-court-decisions-gay-marriage-looming-what-are-options
<p>WASHINGTON — The waiting is almost over.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-23/supreme-court-decisions-gay-marriage-looming-what-are-options" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-06-23/supreme-court-decisions-gay-marriage-looming-what-are-options#commentsFiled onlineMark ShermanAssociated PressBusinessBusinessCaliforniaCalifornia Proposition 8Civil unionColoradoDefense of Marriage ActHawaiiHospitalityHospitalityIllinoisLawLawLGBT rights in CaliforniaLGBT rights in the United StatesNevadaNew JerseyOregonPerson AttributesPerson CareerPoliticsPoliticsPolitics of the United StatesSame-sex marriageSame-sex marriage in the United StatesSame-sex unions in the United StatesStatus of same-sex marriageSupreme CourtUN CourtUnited StatesWASHINGTONSun, 23 Jun 2013 13:22:55 +0000Mark Sherman139178 at http://lubbockonline.comCalif. readies for possible return of gay marriagehttp://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2013-06-12/calif-readies-possible-return-gay-marriage
<p>SAN FRANCISCO — Planning a party for thousands of people would be a challenge under the best of circumstances. Now imagine trying to pull off such a gathering without knowing what day it should happen or if there even will be cause for celebration.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2013-06-12/calif-readies-possible-return-gay-marriage" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2013-06-12/calif-readies-possible-return-gay-marriage#commentsNational NewsLISA LEFFBusinessBusinessCaliforniaCalifornia lawCalifornia Proposition 8Cathy Darling AllenDennis HerreraDiscrimination in the United StatesEntertainmentEntertainmentFamily RelationHospitalityHospitalityJohn EastmanJohn LewisLawLawlawyerLGBT rights in CaliforniaLGBT rights in the United StatesMarriageNational Organization for MarriagePerson AttributesPerson CareerPerson RelationPoliticsPoliticsPolitics of the United StatespresidentQuotationSame-sex marriageSame-sex marriage in CaliforniaSame-sex marriage in the United StatesSAN FRANCISCOStuart GaffneyTheodore Boutrous Jr.U.S. Supreme CourtUN CourtUnited StatesWed, 12 Jun 2013 05:54:06 +0000LISA LEFF137985 at http://lubbockonline.comCourt may sidestep major ruling on gay marriagehttp://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2013-03-27/court-may-sidestep-major-ruling-gay-marriage
<p>WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court dove into a historic debate on gay rights Tuesday that could soon lead to resumption of same-sex marriage in California, but the justices signaled they may not be ready for a major national ruling on whether America’s gays and lesbians have a right to marry.</p>
<p>The court’s first major examination of gay rights in 10 years continues today, when the justices will consider the federal law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of benefits afforded straight married people.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2013-03-27/court-may-sidestep-major-ruling-gay-marriage" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2013-03-27/court-may-sidestep-major-ruling-gay-marriage#commentsNational NewsBY MARK SHERMANAmericaAnthony KennedyAntonin ScaliaBarack ObamaBusinessBusinessCaliforniaCalifornia Proposition 8Charles CooperCivil unionColoradoContact DetailsDelawareDiscrimination in the United StatesElena KaganHawaiiHealthHealthHospitalityHospitalityIllinoisJohn RobertsLaborLaborLawLawLawrence v. TexaslawyerLGBT rights in CaliforniaLGBT rights in the United StatesMajorNevadaNew JerseyOregonPerson AttributesPerson CareerPoliticsPoliticsPolitics of the United StatespresidentQuotationRhode IslandRuth Bader GinsburgSame-sex marriageSame-sex marriage in CaliforniaSame-sex marriage in the United StatesSamuel AlitoSocial IssuesSocial IssuesSupreme CourtTechnologyTechnologyTheodore OlsonUN CourtUnited StatesWASHINGTONWed, 27 Mar 2013 05:21:02 +0000BY MARK SHERMAN129466 at http://lubbockonline.comCourt could avoid ruling on gay marriage banhttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-03-26/court-could-avoid-ruling-gay-marriage-ban
<p>WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court suggested Tuesday, May 26, it could find a way out of the case over California’s ban on same-sex marriage without issuing a major national ruling on whether America’s gays have a right to marry.</p>
<p>Several justices, including some liberals who seemed open to gay marriage, raised doubts during a riveting 80-minute argument that the case should even be before them. And Justice Anthony Kennedy, the potentially decisive vote on a closely divided court, suggested that the court could dismiss it with no ruling at all.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-03-26/court-could-avoid-ruling-gay-marriage-ban" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-03-26/court-could-avoid-ruling-gay-marriage-ban#commentsFiled onlineMark ShermanadvocateAmericaAnthony KennedyAssociated PressBusinessBusinessCaliforniaCalifornia lawCalifornia Proposition 8Charles CooperColoradoDelawareDiscrimination in the United StatesDonald VerrilliEntertainmentEntertainmentHawaiiHospitalityHospitalityIllinoisLawLawLawrence v. TexaslawyerLGBT rightsLGBT rights in CaliforniaNevadaNew JerseyOregonPerson AttributesPerson CareerPerson PartyPoliticsPoliticsPolitics of the United StatesQuotationRhode IslandSame-sex marriageSame-sex marriage in CaliforniaSame-sex marriage in the United StatesSamuel Alitosolicitor generalSupreme CourtTechnologyTechnologyTheodore OlsonUN CourtUnited StatesWASHINGTONTue, 26 Mar 2013 19:20:41 +0000Mark Sherman129398 at http://lubbockonline.comObama expected to weigh in on gay marriage casehttp://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2013-03-01/obama-expected-weigh-gay-marriage-case
<p>WASHINGTON — In a historic argument for gay rights, President Barack Obama on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overturn California’s same-sex marriage ban and turn a skeptical eye on similar prohibitions across the country.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2013-03-01/obama-expected-weigh-gay-marriage-case" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/national-news/2013-03-01/obama-expected-weigh-gay-marriage-case#commentsNational NewsJULIE PACEattorney generalBarack ObamaBusinessBusinessCaliforniaCalifornia Proposition 8Candidate PositionChad GriffinContact DetailsDefense of Marriage ActDelawareDonald VerrilliEric HolderHawaiiHospitalityHospitalityIllinoisLawLawLGBT rights in CaliforniaLGBT rights in the United StatesLubbock Avalanche-JournalNational Organization for MarriageNevadaNew JerseyOregonPerson CareerPerson CommunicationPerson PartyPoliticsPoliticsPolitics of the United StatespresidentprofessorQuotationRhode IslandSame-sex marriageSame-sex marriage in CaliforniaSame-sex marriage in the United StatesSocial IssuesSocial Issuessolicitor generalStrauss v. HortonSupreme CourtUN CourtUnited StatesWASHINGTONFri, 01 Mar 2013 06:13:09 +0000JULIE PACE126441 at http://lubbockonline.comPresident Barack Obama weighs stepping in on gay marriage casehttp://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-02-21/president-barack-obama-weighs-stepping-gay-marriage-case
<p>WASHINGTON — Facing heightened expectations from gay rights supporters, the Obama administration is considering urging the Supreme Court to overturn California’s ban on gay marriage — a move that could have a far-reaching impact on same-sex couples across the country.</p>
<p>The administration has one week to file a friend-of-the-court brief with the justices outlining its opinion on the California ban, known as Proposition 8. While an administration brief alone is unlikely to sway the high court, the government’s opinion does carry weight with the justices.</p><p><a href="http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-02-21/president-barack-obama-weighs-stepping-gay-marriage-case" target="_blank">read more</a></p>http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2013-02-21/president-barack-obama-weighs-stepping-gay-marriage-case#commentsFiled onlineJULIE PACEAssociated PressBusinessBusinessCaliforniaCalifornia lawCalifornia Proposition 8Defense of Marriage ActDepartment of JusticeDiscrimination in the United StatesDonald VerrilliEntertainmentEntertainmentEnvironmentEnvironmentHealthHealthHospitalityHospitalityKGO-TVLawLawLGBT rights in CaliforniaLGBT rights in the United StatesPerson CareerPerson CommunicationPoliticsPoliticsPolitics of the United StatespresidentPrivateprofessorQuotationSame-sex marriageSame-sex marriage in CaliforniaSame-sex marriage in the United StatesSAN FRANCISCOsolicitor generalSupreme CourtUN CourtUnited StatesWASHINGTONWashington, D.C.White HouseThu, 21 Feb 2013 14:31:18 +0000JULIE PACE125564 at http://lubbockonline.com